WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today announced that Virginia housing authorities have received more than $30.4 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Capital Fund Program. The funds will allow local public housing authorities to build, repair, renovate and/or modernize public housing in Virginia by making large-scale improvements, such as replacing roofs or making energy-efficient upgrades to replace old plumbing and electrical systems, or to pay down debt.

“These funds will expand affordable housing options for Virginia families and help ensure that public housing is poised for future viability,” said Sen. Warner. “Sustainable affordable housing stabilizes underserved neighborhoods and strengthens communities for the long term.”

“This funding will ensure more Virginians have access to safe, affordable housing,” said Sen. Kaine. “As a fair housing attorney for nearly two decades, I know that affordable housing can make a huge impact on a person’s life. From Lee County to Chesapeake, this funding will benefit communities across the Commonwealth for years to come.”

Abingdon Redevelopment & Housing Authority $34,740

Alexandria Redevelopment & Housing Authority $1,182,173

Bristol Redevelopment & Housing Authority $476,710

Charlottesville Redevelopment & Housing Authority $506,109

Chesapeake Redevelopment & Housing Authority $627,239

Cumberland Plateau Regional Housing Authority $320,458

Danville Redevelopment & Housing Authority $674,444

Fairfax County Redevelopment & Housing Authority $1,538,965

Hampton Redevelopment & Housing Authority $792,694

Hopewell Redevelopment & Housing Authority $589,972

Lee County Redevelopment & Housing Authority $85,027

Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority $483,540

Marion Redevelopment & Housing Authority $326,179

Newport News Redevelopment & Housing Authority $2,888,854

Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority $6,988,486

Norton Redevelopment & Housing Authority $283,830

Petersburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority $611,996

Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority $1,651,640

Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority $6,415,087

Roanoke Redevelopment & Housing Authority $2,094,273

Scott County Redevelopment & Housing Authority $121,554

Staunton Redevelopment & Housing Authority $203,947

Suffolk Redevelopment And Housing Authority $619,773

Waynesboro Redevelopment & Housing Authority $240,442

Williamsburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority $139,093

Wise County Redevelopment & Housing Authority $233,666

Wytheville Redevelopment & Housing Authority $281,112

VIRGINIA TOTAL: $30,412,003

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